{"product_id":"hermann-and-dorothea-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-9781162909110","title":"Hermann And Dorothea","description":"Hermann and Dorothea is a narrative poem written by the famous German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It tells the story of two young lovers, Hermann and Dorothea, who come from different social backgrounds in a small German town during the French Revolution. The poem is divided into nine cantos, each describing a different aspect of their love story.The first canto introduces the characters and their families, and sets the stage for the conflict between the French and German cultures. The second canto describes how Hermann and Dorothea meet and fall in love, despite their different social statuses. The third canto explores the theme of hospitality and how the townspeople welcome the French refugees.The fourth canto depicts the chaos and violence of the French Revolution, as the French army invades the town. The fifth canto focuses on the relationship between Hermann and Dorothea, as they struggle to stay together amidst the turmoil. The sixth canto portrays the kindness and generosity of the townspeople towards the French refugees.The seventh canto shows how Hermann and Dorothea's love is tested when Hermann is forced to leave the town to fight in the French army. The eighth canto describes Hermann's experiences as a soldier, and the horrors of war. The final canto brings the story to a conclusion, as Hermann returns home and reunites with Dorothea.Throughout the poem, Goethe explores themes such as love, social class, hospitality, war, and the clash of cultures. Hermann and Dorothea is considered one of Goethe's most popular works, and is celebrated for its beautiful language, vivid imagery, and timeless themes.THIS 106 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Faust; Egmont; Hermann and Dorothea: V19 Harvard Classics, by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766181839.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1162909110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781162909110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48993584283903,"sku":"9781162909110","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hermann-and-dorothea-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-9781162909110","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}